Kriya Yoga is the highest form of Pranayama. It is an ancient, secret, non-sectarian, universal and absolute scientific meditation technique based on the superior forms of ‘mudras’, ‘pranayama’ (breath regulation) and ‘kumbhaka’ (breath control). It is the fastest and safest process towards spiritual upliftment and Self-realization. Since time immemorial, the greatest Yogis all over the world have been practicing this supreme form of Yoga to attain the ultimate perfection. It is an experimentally and experientially proven and time-tested method to elevate the spiritual seekers and aspirants without any restriction of age, gender, religion, cast, creed and nationality.
The Sanskrit word “Kriya” can be divided into two root words – ‘Kri’ meaning ‘action’ and ‘Ya’ meaning ‘Self’. Thus Kriya is the action guided by the Self, not by the ego, and hence it is the supreme action. One who practices it quickly progresses towards higher consciousness.
This is not a different type of Yoga, but a synthesis of all the different forms of Yoga – Hatha Yoga, Raja Yoga, Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Mantra Yoga, Nada Yoga and Laya Yoga. The whole process is divided systematically into 6 stages and each stage contains specific techniques. Each of the techniques have been perfectly designed to contain the most essential parts of the different forms of Yoga. Earlier, only the highly advanced renunciate seekers used to get initiation into this form of Yoga, and they used to practice in secluded places. After their bodily liberation, gradually this royal science got lost its sight on Earth. In 1861, this supreme science of Yoga was again revived through Yogiraj Sri Shyamacharan Lahiri Mahasaya as imparted to Him by His divine immortal Guru Mahavatar Babaji Maharaj. However this time it is specifically designed to uplift the householders. Though it is still a secret process, but the awareness has been spread all over the world.
Kriya Yoga strengthens our heart and lung. It cures indigestion and increases appetite. It protects liver, kidney, pancreas and other organs within our abdomen. This Yoga removes retarded health, gout, depression and nervous debility and brings about healthy gloss of skin and lustre of the body. It prevents oldness and rejuvenates elderly persons. Kriya Yoga is very essential for women for the hormones, estrogen and progesterone. It also controls the master gland, pituitary. This Yoga is a panacea for all diseases.
Kriya Yoga makes our mind calm. A deep inhalation of oxygen associated with other helpful chemical ingredients makes our memory strong. It also gives us energy and agility. The veering mind attains rapt attention, which ultimately turns to the concentration of mind. By practising this Divine Kriya Yoga, we can easily overcome common day-to-day human problems such as stress, tension, anger, fear, jealousy, frustration and whatnot.
By practising Kriya Yoga, we immediately perceive three Holy presence of God within ourselves i.e. Divine Light, Divine Sound and Divine Vibration. Kriya Yoga awakes our Kundalini Shakti within a short time. We, therefore, achieve cosmic consciousness stage, the Supreme Goal of Divinity.